No-Boil Penne Pasta Bake With Tomato and Basil
This one pot meal is super easy and tastes incredible! Made with your favorite pasta sauce, a box of pasta and some fresh mozzarella and 40 minutes in the oven for a great weeknight dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad!
Ingredients
- 1 package uncooked penne pasta
- 1 26-oz jar of marinara sauce, (Rao’s or Marinelli Sauce)
- 2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. Fresh parsley
- 1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
- 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced Fresh Mozzarella
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (200°C).
- Step 2: To a heavy pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Saute onions, for 3-5 minutes. Add in your garlic, parsley, and dried spices, italian seasoning, oregano and cook for an additional minute.
- Step 4: Now add in the pasta sauce, vegetable stock, penne pasta, ricotta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix everything together.
- Step 6: Cover and Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the lid after 40 minutes and give it a little mix. Place your fresh mozzarella and fresh basil on top. Place the pan back into the oven for an addition 5 minutes.
- Step 9: Serve
- Let the pasta bake rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with a side of garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal.